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the vast majority of guns owned in the united states are semi- automatic. there are reasons why you have them. for safety, for example. if we were to eliminate a semiautomatic rifles and require people have to use old action rifles, that is limited for self-defense. if you have two criminals attacking you or miss on your first shot, you may not have the luxury or time to manually load the weapon. you may hope that you could quickly fire a second shot. banning guns on how they look, i do not think that is the matter. -- should matter. we have to consider the fact that banning certain types of guns can be counterproductive. you may be making it so people will have a more difficult time defending themselves. host: we want to let our viewers know here is a chance to give us a call. we have the line for democrats, republicans, and for those who find themselves independent. you can e-mail us or send us a tweet. you had an op-ed yesterday about the assault weapons and crime. this goes back to what was done in 2004. what was the end result? guest: there have been a
the vast majority of guns owned in the united states are semi- automatic. there are reasons why you have them. for safety, for example. if we were to eliminate a semiautomatic rifles and require people have to use old action rifles, that is limited for self-defense. if you have two criminals attacking you or miss on your first shot, you may not have the luxury or time to manually load the weapon. you may hope that you could quickly fire a second shot. banning guns on how they look, i do not...
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that would be the first lady of the united states of america, michelle obama. [applause] i may have been stood up. [laughter] ♪ >> please welcome army and marine sergeants. [applause] ♪ >> michele and i thank you for your service. we are grateful to you. god bless you. god bless the united states of america. ♪ >> i barabarack obama do solemny swear -- >> as president obama begins his second term, sunday, the official swearing in ceremony at the white house, live shortly before noon eastern. coverage includes your phone calls and looks back at the president's 2009 inaugural address. monday, the public inaugural ceremony with the swearing in at noon eastern at the u.s. capitol and other festival -- festivities. live all day coverage begins at 7:00 a.m. eastern time on c- span, seized and radio and at c- span.org. during the conversation by phone, facebook and on twitter, hastag inaug2013. >> center schumer -- senator schumer, what are the hardest parts of the job right now? >> try to make sure everybody, there will be a huge crowd, that they get to their pl
that would be the first lady of the united states of america, michelle obama. [applause] i may have been stood up. [laughter] ♪ >> please welcome army and marine sergeants. [applause] ♪ >> michele and i thank you for your service. we are grateful to you. god bless you. god bless the united states of america. ♪ >> i barabarack obama do solemny swear -- >> as president obama begins his second term, sunday, the official swearing in ceremony at the white house, live...
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thank you, and god bless you, and god bless the united states of america. [cheers and applause] >> following the ceremony, former president said goodbye and departed by helicopter from the east front of the capital. president obama led to the inaugural parade to the white house. at one point they got out of the limousine and walked the parade route. [cheers and applause] >> president barack obama. [cheers and applause] >> president barack obama and first lady michelle obama. [cheers and applause] >> wendy -- one of the many balls held that night was the commander in chief called, began in 2005, open to members of the military and the guests. they danced with members of the military and the president made some remarks. ♪ >> thank you. thank you all for coming. [applause] thank you. [applause] thank you so much. thanks to all of you. tonight i have the very special honor as being known as the guy who accompanied michelle obama to the ball. i want to start by thanking tonight's co hosts, the senior enlisted advisors of the five branches of the united states
thank you, and god bless you, and god bless the united states of america. [cheers and applause] >> following the ceremony, former president said goodbye and departed by helicopter from the east front of the capital. president obama led to the inaugural parade to the white house. at one point they got out of the limousine and walked the parade route. [cheers and applause] >> president barack obama. [cheers and applause] >> president barack obama and first lady michelle obama....
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according to governor christie sandy damaged or destroyed 346,000 housing units. that number some 72,397 were covered by the national flood insurance program whose owners have submitted claims and are awaiting the insurance payout for comprehensive repairs. thus far only 18% have received funds pursuant to their claims. over 80% of my constituents are waiting in limbo and in intolerable situations that is making a bad situation worse. more of our -- moreover, there are a society of 115,000 insurance claims relating to sandy many of them waiting. this is must-pass legislation. we have an obligation, we have a duty, to meet this compelling need and contractual obligation. this legislation takes us in that direction and i want to thank chairman garrett. >> the gentleman from new york. >> i want to thank mr. garrett especially for earlier his request to make sure that we included on this bill every member from the new york, new jersey, connecticut delegations as sponsors of this bill. and every member of the committee. i want to thank the ranking member mrs. waters. w
according to governor christie sandy damaged or destroyed 346,000 housing units. that number some 72,397 were covered by the national flood insurance program whose owners have submitted claims and are awaiting the insurance payout for comprehensive repairs. thus far only 18% have received funds pursuant to their claims. over 80% of my constituents are waiting in limbo and in intolerable situations that is making a bad situation worse. more of our -- moreover, there are a society of 115,000...
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>> we will be arguing that scotland should stay in the united kingdom. but i want to see in europe is a change of europe. then we ask the people. >> i am sure the prime minister will have seen at today's report from the department for communities and local government highlighting the huge savings that can be made a turning around the country's most troubled families, such as the 220 four million pound -- 224 million punds saved by councils in greater manchester. what is he doing to ensure that these lessons are put to good use by local authorities across the country? >> bair right honorable friend makes an important point, and i do not understand what people try to shout down what should be across party initiative. one council spent up to 20% of its budget and just 3% of its families. this is a problem affecting all local authorities. i am very much commending the approach that communities secretary is taking, to bring together local councils and work out how we can help these families solve their problems and thus reduce a major impact on taxpayers as w
>> we will be arguing that scotland should stay in the united kingdom. but i want to see in europe is a change of europe. then we ask the people. >> i am sure the prime minister will have seen at today's report from the department for communities and local government highlighting the huge savings that can be made a turning around the country's most troubled families, such as the 220 four million pound -- 224 million punds saved by councils in greater manchester. what is he doing to...
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his words on being a unita, not a divider. -- uniter, not a divider. listen to what he said, also his body language. [video clip] >> you said, i am optimistic washington. i believe things happen for a reason. >> that was a hopeful person saying that. >> are you less hopeful? >> we work together, there were -- the tone changed some initially. we had no child left behind. some bipartisan accomplishmentssome people here in this town agenda. should. and it did not happen. terms. guest: president obama has said things better very similar. -- that are very similar. it is not just about washington. broader culture. we live in a polarized culture. we live in a culture that celebrates -- notoriety is the quickest ticket to 15 minutes in the 24 hour news cycle. you get noticed the more outrageous things you say, whether it is talk radio or print or on the web. the other enormous difference that contributes to this -- i do not know how you reverse it. except over time. 50 years ago, you had two political parties that were both appealing to the center. democrats h
his words on being a unita, not a divider. -- uniter, not a divider. listen to what he said, also his body language. [video clip] >> you said, i am optimistic washington. i believe things happen for a reason. >> that was a hopeful person saying that. >> are you less hopeful? >> we work together, there were -- the tone changed some initially. we had no child left behind. some bipartisan accomplishmentssome people here in this town agenda. should. and it did not happen....
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we also want to make sure that ever close the union doesn't apply to the united kingdom. these are the things that we are fighting for. let me put it to him again. we want a renegotiation and then out referendum. what does he want? what doesn't he know? >> ed miliband. >> so, mr. speaker, four hours since the big speech, he can't answer the most basic question of all. whether he is for yes, whether he is for yes or whether he is for no. and why can he answer, mr. speaker? why can't he say unequivocally that he will vote yes in a referendum? because he is frightened because of the people behind him. and the only thing that's changed is a few months ago when he said he was against and in out referendum is not the situation in europe, but a situation in the tory party. why doesn't he admit this? he is being driven to it not by the national interest but being dragged to it by his party. [shouting] >> the most basic question of all is the one of referendum? i do. does he? >> ed miliband. >> no, we don't want and in out referendum. [shouting] >> my position is precisely the sam
we also want to make sure that ever close the union doesn't apply to the united kingdom. these are the things that we are fighting for. let me put it to him again. we want a renegotiation and then out referendum. what does he want? what doesn't he know? >> ed miliband. >> so, mr. speaker, four hours since the big speech, he can't answer the most basic question of all. whether he is for yes, whether he is for yes or whether he is for no. and why can he answer, mr. speaker? why can't...
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air force with a solid understanding of what the values of the united states air force are. because obviously those senior enlisted that perpetrated these crimes were not sufficiently trained into the united states air force. would you like to respond? >> yes, sir. i appreciate the question. what makes this so egregious in basic military training is for the reasons you stated. this is the place where we have to teach the basic values of our service on our newest airman. when we violate the trust and the responsibility it is difficult to describe the damage that happens to those individuals and to us as an institution. i agree 100%. i would say you're right, there is an element of training to this. at the end of the day, we have people who knew well what the rules and policies were, who knew well the difference between right and wrong and decided to make a wrong choice. so part of that i can address with training. part of this has to do with people's values on what they perceive as wrong and what is right. how i get at that is partially training. i think i've got to think mor
air force with a solid understanding of what the values of the united states air force are. because obviously those senior enlisted that perpetrated these crimes were not sufficiently trained into the united states air force. would you like to respond? >> yes, sir. i appreciate the question. what makes this so egregious in basic military training is for the reasons you stated. this is the place where we have to teach the basic values of our service on our newest airman. when we violate...
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vice president of the united states, accompanied by justice sonia sotomayor. [applause] >> the vice president has asked for -- ask that we bless the occasion with prayer. so, let us pray. the profit micah reclaims did you have been told, mortal, what is good, and what the board requires a view, only to do justice and love goodness, walking calmly with your dog. -- god. gracious god, we ask your blessing on your servant, joseph, as he renews the pledge he made to his country. in all the complexities that, this world, give us your wisdom so that he can know what is good and give him the courage to always do what is right. walk close by him so that he can do justice and labored tirelessly for a more just and gentle world. empower him to be a voice for those without a voice. for those on the margins, so easy -- easily overlook, you will judge us all for how we care for those among us. continue to give him the humility to call upon him in times of need and with the gift of faith given to him by his church and family, help him to always know of your presence. lord,
vice president of the united states, accompanied by justice sonia sotomayor. [applause] >> the vice president has asked for -- ask that we bless the occasion with prayer. so, let us pray. the profit micah reclaims did you have been told, mortal, what is good, and what the board requires a view, only to do justice and love goodness, walking calmly with your dog. -- god. gracious god, we ask your blessing on your servant, joseph, as he renews the pledge he made to his country. in all the...
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we have to make people in the united states realize these things are united -- are related. we need the responsible long- term deficit-reduction the important thing to argue in the bipartisan group is we need everyone to come to the table. >> and we will all hold hands and sing. i cannot wait. you are the senate minority leader. you are passionate about the fact this government is spending too much security get on the phone with their colleagues. you are part of this meeting today. you call your friend there. ask him what he thinks you should say. >> what do you think i should say? [laughter] and make it short. >> america is not on the brink. the american economy remains stable. the american economy remains solid. what we are seeing in europe is a forecast of what happened if we do not get things in order, but it is not a basis to panic today. >> so what are you going to say? >> that sounds mighty good to me. i might add that europe is an important trading partner. it will probably have some affect on us and our economy. it is another headwind we face in dealing with our own
we have to make people in the united states realize these things are united -- are related. we need the responsible long- term deficit-reduction the important thing to argue in the bipartisan group is we need everyone to come to the table. >> and we will all hold hands and sing. i cannot wait. you are the senate minority leader. you are passionate about the fact this government is spending too much security get on the phone with their colleagues. you are part of this meeting today. you...
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speaker, the unit -- the u.s. senate. [applause] [applause] >> mr. speaker, members of congress, pursuant to the constitutional laws of the united states, senate, and house of representatives are meeting in joint session to count the points -- count the votes of the electorate of several states. after we have been able to ascertain that certificates have been had, it will be made by the several states. they take their place at the clerk's desk. the tellers will dispense by reading formal readings of the certificates. after confirming the certificates are authentic, begin with each state, beginning with alabama. >> mr. president, the certificate of the state of alabama seems to be authentic and it appears that mitt romney received nine votes for president and paul ryan received nine votes for vice president. >> mr. president, the certificate of the state of alaska seems to be authentic. it appears that mitt romney received three votes for president and paul ryan received three votes for vice president. >> mr. president, the certificate of arizona appe
speaker, the unit -- the u.s. senate. [applause] [applause] >> mr. speaker, members of congress, pursuant to the constitutional laws of the united states, senate, and house of representatives are meeting in joint session to count the points -- count the votes of the electorate of several states. after we have been able to ascertain that certificates have been had, it will be made by the several states. they take their place at the clerk's desk. the tellers will dispense by reading formal...
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the right of the citizens of the united states to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or by any state on account of sex. congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. mr. goodlatte: i yield to the gentleman from tennessee, mr. fleischmann. mr. fleischmann: amount 20, section 1. the terms of the president and the vice president shall end at noon on the 20th day of january and the terms of senators and representatives at noon on the third day of january of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified. and the terms of their successors shall then begin. section 2, the congress shall assemble at least once in every year and such meeting shall begin at noon on the third day of january unless they shall by law appoint a different day. mr. goodlatte: i yield to the gentlewoman from florida, ms. ros-lehtinen. ms. ros-lehtinen: section 3, if, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the president, the president-elect shall have died, the vice president-elect shall become president. if a
the right of the citizens of the united states to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or by any state on account of sex. congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. mr. goodlatte: i yield to the gentleman from tennessee, mr. fleischmann. mr. fleischmann: amount 20, section 1. the terms of the president and the vice president shall end at noon on the 20th day of january and the terms of senators and representatives at noon on the third...
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i am a united states senator tammy baldwin and i am emily. [applause] please join me in welcoming my friends and an extraordinary leader whose tireless work led to the election of women across our nation be president of emily's list. [applause] ["girl on fire"] >> thank you so much. thank you to our national co- chair and our coast and sponsors and a special thank you is your council members. it is always great to see so many good friends, especially when we have so much to celebrate together. look around. this is what making history looks like. it is a senate with 21 men, including the first women senators from massachusetts and hawaii. it is 16 new pro-choice democratic women in congress. it is the first openly gay senator the first asian american woman senator. the first congress women who served in combat. we have three new women under the age of 40. it is a congress with no alan west, no joe walsh, and no todd akin. [applause] we have fought so hard. we have one so much. we have come so far i am so proud as a woman and as an american. ma
i am a united states senator tammy baldwin and i am emily. [applause] please join me in welcoming my friends and an extraordinary leader whose tireless work led to the election of women across our nation be president of emily's list. [applause] ["girl on fire"] >> thank you so much. thank you to our national co- chair and our coast and sponsors and a special thank you is your council members. it is always great to see so many good friends, especially when we have so much to...
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if you look across the united states, 78% of the counties of united states have zero murders in any given year. 3% of the county's account for almost 75% of the murders. you live in washington, d.c. and once a year, "the washington post" put out a graphic that shows the distribution of murders and they are not evenly spread out. they are heavily concentrated within a few areas within the city. that is pretty much true in all the major cities where you see this disproportionate number of murders. unfortunately, we have a very concentrated drug gang problem. they fight against each other in order to control drug turf. the highest murder rate in the united states was 1932 which was last year a prohibition where you had mob's fighting against each other to control the distribution of alcohol. it is not like of one gang comes on to your turf, you call the police. you set up your own military to protect that. on the issue of magazines -- before i go on -- it is not an easy issue. you go and liberalize drug rules and more drug use and there will be problems but you will see less gang violence th
if you look across the united states, 78% of the counties of united states have zero murders in any given year. 3% of the county's account for almost 75% of the murders. you live in washington, d.c. and once a year, "the washington post" put out a graphic that shows the distribution of murders and they are not evenly spread out. they are heavily concentrated within a few areas within the city. that is pretty much true in all the major cities where you see this disproportionate number...
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these people may be enemies of the united states. especially if you look at the muslim brotherhood in egypt. have talked to a lot of syrian -- i have talked to a lot of people in california who support assad's regime. host: james kitfield? it is he is right that about business. the expansion of free trade and free markets but elizabeth is very much part of the american -- and free-market capitalism is very much part of the american last century. we believe this leads to a more stable stable and prosperous international order. he is right about business being at the core dosh -- a more stable and prosperous international order. he is right about business being at the core. some americans do support assad, especially those who benefit from his regime. do we have any business getting involved in this? you have to calculate your strategic interests. we have a lot of allies who are becoming destabilized by this and drawn into this conflict. we have a pretty serious interest in the making sure -- in making sure the conflict does not evolve
these people may be enemies of the united states. especially if you look at the muslim brotherhood in egypt. have talked to a lot of syrian -- i have talked to a lot of people in california who support assad's regime. host: james kitfield? it is he is right that about business. the expansion of free trade and free markets but elizabeth is very much part of the american -- and free-market capitalism is very much part of the american last century. we believe this leads to a more stable stable and...
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we are dealing with a united states that is tired of war. it has not gone well in the two big wars it conducted in the middle east. it spent trillions of dollars, a lot of mud and -- blood and treasure. it is very clear that the americans are more interested in nationbuilding at home. these are important context to bear in mind. hopefully the iranian regime will change. hopefully, the administration will take diplomacy very seriously. or that sanctions really change the koran and governments mind and they change course -- the iranian government's mind and they change course. it is quite likely and possible that iran may go nuclear before any of these things take effect. before sanctions, as rigorous as they are, produce a result, or before there is a democracy movement. then, we are really left with two choices. we either find a way to contain and share a nuclear iran, or we go to war with it. if we go to war, then we have to be prepared for what that war would entail. it may very well be far more costly and far more destabilizing to the reg
we are dealing with a united states that is tired of war. it has not gone well in the two big wars it conducted in the middle east. it spent trillions of dollars, a lot of mud and -- blood and treasure. it is very clear that the americans are more interested in nationbuilding at home. these are important context to bear in mind. hopefully the iranian regime will change. hopefully, the administration will take diplomacy very seriously. or that sanctions really change the koran and governments...
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he says, this is what unites us. that is what we all have in common. i think of this is looking for love in all the wrong places. the government is just too big. too impersonal. two dysfunctional. it has to provide basic things, but when it comes to community building. making people feel that they are necessary and needed. those are churches, community groups, schools. those are the places where people get their real sense of identity and fulfillment. of course, through their families. i think we have to not give up that message about wanting to belong. people will always want to belong. to redirect it and say, you can have so much more of a meaningful relationship and community spirit at the smaller level then you can at the community and towns in churches and so on then you can in the abstract federal government in washington d.c. >> had a we get to that message? is it a cultural issue? >> it is predominantly cultural. that is not the top down. if we can understand and reach people culturally, we can then engage them politically. we are missing that
he says, this is what unites us. that is what we all have in common. i think of this is looking for love in all the wrong places. the government is just too big. too impersonal. two dysfunctional. it has to provide basic things, but when it comes to community building. making people feel that they are necessary and needed. those are churches, community groups, schools. those are the places where people get their real sense of identity and fulfillment. of course, through their families. i think...
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it passed 89-8 in the united states senate. today we have the privilege of hearing from the vice president. he talked about the legislation and what lies ahead in it -- difficult negotiations as we go forward. we had a frank discussion in that regard. right now, are members are continuing to review the legislation, weighing the pros and cons, and weighing the equities of not going over the cliff. we are all very eager to see the forms that the republican leadership will put onto the floor today. i think we have made gigantic progress. i hope we can have a bipartisan agreement as we go forward. as i said, are members are making decisions now when we look forward to hearing from the republicans. a person who will know best what our numbers are, are distinguished master counter, mr. -- >> the 112th congress has 48 hours left to go. this congress, unfortunately, has been most known for an unwillingness to compromise. an unwillingness to come together to act on behalf of the american people. today is january 1. taxes will be going o
it passed 89-8 in the united states senate. today we have the privilege of hearing from the vice president. he talked about the legislation and what lies ahead in it -- difficult negotiations as we go forward. we had a frank discussion in that regard. right now, are members are continuing to review the legislation, weighing the pros and cons, and weighing the equities of not going over the cliff. we are all very eager to see the forms that the republican leadership will put onto the floor...
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the united states has a military budget of $700 billion. and 69 intelligence agencies. host: ok, michael, we'll leave it there. defense spending. guest: big issue, defense vs. health care. democrats saying you need to invest more in health care, don't cut medicare, don't cut other health care programs. we saw that with the health care fight of 2009, 2010. the caller brings up infant mortality, very high in the united states, members don't talk about that a lot. but democrat says with the defense sequester, some of them say if you don't like the across-the-board cuts of the sequester, cut other parts of defense and republicans, some republicans voted against the sequester bill in the house because they believe the pentagon deserves to be cut. others say this would be a huge threat to national security if we let these cuts go into place. a huge debate. members will have to make choices. the financial sol venn soif this country, we're on an unsustainable path. you hear democrat says this, senator chuck schumer says this, it may be 50 or 500 feet away but we're walking over
the united states has a military budget of $700 billion. and 69 intelligence agencies. host: ok, michael, we'll leave it there. defense spending. guest: big issue, defense vs. health care. democrats saying you need to invest more in health care, don't cut medicare, don't cut other health care programs. we saw that with the health care fight of 2009, 2010. the caller brings up infant mortality, very high in the united states, members don't talk about that a lot. but democrat says with the...
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he was the most left-wing member of the united states sent. and so forth. >> can i ask you about that? this is an endless curiosity for people. why does nobody listen when we say these things? >> people want to believe there is an optimism. you want to believe the candidate is not going to turn not to be as bad as a they seem. and that he will moderate and in the case of obama, that did not turn out to be true. here is the news that is optimistic. that inaugural might very well be the fulfillment of that old irish prayer, oh, lord, let my enemies go too far. by sketching out a really ambitious left-wing agenda, in distinction to the way he campaigned in 2012, for example, in one of the debates, he was competing with the rodney to say he was very pro fossil fuel. he was mr. drilling on federal lands. ferry pro traditional energy sources. in this inaugural, he said it was all going to be about green energy. more attempts by the epa to impose that agenda. when he attempts his next phase of liberal implementation, once people begin to feel the eff
he was the most left-wing member of the united states sent. and so forth. >> can i ask you about that? this is an endless curiosity for people. why does nobody listen when we say these things? >> people want to believe there is an optimism. you want to believe the candidate is not going to turn not to be as bad as a they seem. and that he will moderate and in the case of obama, that did not turn out to be true. here is the news that is optimistic. that inaugural might very well be...
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people in theolion united states own firearms. it is important that organizations that want to protect our civil liberties represent the people they represented. this is a much broader issue. the suggestion would entail a licensing system. there are criminal penalties for possessing a firearm when you are a drug user or under mental disabilities, even domestic violence cases. there is a up to 10 year prison sentence if you violate that. anytime somebody miss use a firearm, they face civil liabilities to somebody who may be the victim of that. there are lots of laws that address the liability. host: we are talking with congressman bob goodlatte. this is -- what the president would like to see be done on gun control. joe in ohio -- let's go to howie in philadelphia. good morning. our second amendment has been destroyed by these gun laws and laws.nd 1930 the government is part of the problem. guest: when we examine firearms laws, we should examine them to see if they are effective. we are going to continue to protect the rights of la
people in theolion united states own firearms. it is important that organizations that want to protect our civil liberties represent the people they represented. this is a much broader issue. the suggestion would entail a licensing system. there are criminal penalties for possessing a firearm when you are a drug user or under mental disabilities, even domestic violence cases. there is a up to 10 year prison sentence if you violate that. anytime somebody miss use a firearm, they face civil...
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i just moved into the united states recently. i was there during the mujahedin time and the taliban time and also with the karzai administration. i came to the d.c. area in 2008. i saw what has happened back then and what has happened recently. in 2009, i went back overseas on the planet with the u.s. military as a linguistic and cultural -- on the planet with the u.s. military as a link with ann coulter advisor. i was with the army and then with the marines -- as a cultural adviser. i was with the army and then with the marines. i saw how the u.s. is doing in afghanistan and what is going on. many americans feel we are wasting time there and spending a lot of money there and doing this and that. my answer to those americans is that we are not wasting time. america is not wasting time. yes, we are spending a lot of tax money there, but i think it is worth it. let's not just watch the tv and have a negative side. let's have the outcome -- let's see the outcome in afghanistan. host: why is it worth it? caller: i spent time in afgha
i just moved into the united states recently. i was there during the mujahedin time and the taliban time and also with the karzai administration. i came to the d.c. area in 2008. i saw what has happened back then and what has happened recently. in 2009, i went back overseas on the planet with the u.s. military as a linguistic and cultural -- on the planet with the u.s. military as a link with ann coulter advisor. i was with the army and then with the marines -- as a cultural adviser. i was with...
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in the united states to it is estimated 270 million civilian firearms. there is a note at the bottom that says the atf estimates upward over 300 million firearms. that is 89 firearms per 100 residents. yemen comes in second with 55 per 100 residents. switzerland, 46 firearms per 100 residents. as you go down the list here you can see germany, there is an estimate of 25 million firearms in private hands. toward the bottom here, a couple of other large figures. china and india, even though it is only five and four firearms per 100 residents, 40 million firearms in china, 46 million in the country of india. gm from colorado, what are your thoughts on the -- jim from colorado, what are your thoughts on what the president proposed? caller: i know there was a lot of talk about not only what the president said but also the democratic party when they were talking. the 30 run magazines and things like that, they are not really necessary. right now you buy stock handguns and you get a 15 around a magazine. that i believe is sufficient. people who shoot firearms fo
in the united states to it is estimated 270 million civilian firearms. there is a note at the bottom that says the atf estimates upward over 300 million firearms. that is 89 firearms per 100 residents. yemen comes in second with 55 per 100 residents. switzerland, 46 firearms per 100 residents. as you go down the list here you can see germany, there is an estimate of 25 million firearms in private hands. toward the bottom here, a couple of other large figures. china and india, even though it is...
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caller: i honor any president of the united states of america. i believe this country would be better with a part of the country that would have a part of a monarchy. only because on every job i always said to have a negative energy. plus everything it can with age of everything had to deserve to come to this country. i believe that we do have terrorists working in this house. there are a whole but to many medical's and to many medicine. a believe that everybody is getting a restive for drugs, guns, if they are breaking the law, let them make them the lot. thank you. host: we will show you our features a past inaugurations ceremonies and our archival of the past balls, one of the things of featuring. it is time of our american history programs and is available on-line. and to get up by going on letter home page. the president swearing in the at the obama challenges, the rich rick is away for the domestic agenda is the front page story. and it is the brush with history. the national day of service and some facts about this president. the number of
caller: i honor any president of the united states of america. i believe this country would be better with a part of the country that would have a part of a monarchy. only because on every job i always said to have a negative energy. plus everything it can with age of everything had to deserve to come to this country. i believe that we do have terrorists working in this house. there are a whole but to many medical's and to many medicine. a believe that everybody is getting a restive for drugs,...
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and united statein the united sd not be used in a court of law. we have this thing called habeas corpus that we decide to throw out the window. it seems what we're doing in the united states is saying, we're all good here because we're americans, as we could do what ever we want to and the other humans -- and we can do whatever we want to to any other human spiris. host: talk to us about something also being looked at by the senate intelligence committee. guest: this is an investigation investigation into what essentially was a consolidated cia program that began after 9/11 which involved interrogation, including alleged torture. rendition, and the operation of secret prisons where some of this took place. rendition is extraditing someone from one country to another. extradition usually involves someone appearing before a judge, some sort of regular legal court proceeding were some evidence is tested to see whether it is legitimate or not. in the case of rendition, the u.s. will just pick up people and move them to third countries, often were the
and united statein the united sd not be used in a court of law. we have this thing called habeas corpus that we decide to throw out the window. it seems what we're doing in the united states is saying, we're all good here because we're americans, as we could do what ever we want to and the other humans -- and we can do whatever we want to to any other human spiris. host: talk to us about something also being looked at by the senate intelligence committee. guest: this is an investigation...
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in that same period of time, 144 united states soldiers have been killed in afghanistan. instead of continuously cringing as these attacks -- at these attacks in disbelief every time we read them, it is time to curb the pat herb of violence that's made the inner city streets more violent than our very own battlefield. today marks the anniversary of one of the most horrific mass shootings in our nation's history. on this day i personally think about the innocent 20 children whose lives were prematurely taken at a peaceful elementary school and i wonder what the difference in the world would be if those 20 children -- for those 20 children and what it could have been that they helped to make it that day we realized we had seen this too many times before. mass shootings grab our attention by surprise and everyone that -- and every one that we see we feel a sense of deja vu. at first, people's position and passion for change is reignited and the driving force of action is full throttling. -- full throttle. but as weeks go by, the clamor guys -- dies down. the memory of the vi
in that same period of time, 144 united states soldiers have been killed in afghanistan. instead of continuously cringing as these attacks -- at these attacks in disbelief every time we read them, it is time to curb the pat herb of violence that's made the inner city streets more violent than our very own battlefield. today marks the anniversary of one of the most horrific mass shootings in our nation's history. on this day i personally think about the innocent 20 children whose lives were...
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mike pence even caucused with the tea party with the united states house of representatives. i am not too optimistic about where things are going to go in the state. we are going to be hyper partisan because mike pence was able to come to political stardom by an extreme right wing the talk-show host. i think it will be a bad thing for the state of indiana when there are so many things we need to do to work together. the tea party does not want to work together. i listened to your phone calls, i heard a man from massachusetts. i guess he thinks we are not aware of what he is saying. i guess his biggest problem is black people. he spoke ill of the governor, but tried to do it in a sophisticated way in which we did not understand. when he started talking about people needing something, the code words they use now is just a little more sophisticated than the way these people who really are court recess that we let fly under the radar screen since we have this president that is non- white. we pretend we do not know what they are saying or what they mean. the board the talk the mor
mike pence even caucused with the tea party with the united states house of representatives. i am not too optimistic about where things are going to go in the state. we are going to be hyper partisan because mike pence was able to come to political stardom by an extreme right wing the talk-show host. i think it will be a bad thing for the state of indiana when there are so many things we need to do to work together. the tea party does not want to work together. i listened to your phone calls, i...
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host: the population in the united states is 300 million. caller: i'm sorry, even 300 million, that's one man speaking for everybody. he's got to make the right decision every second of the day. that's impossible. the country -- the laws we have in place, they've been there. they do work, just everyone has to abide by the laws. everyone should be treated equally. hypothank you for your calls and comments. a tweet -- hypocoming -- host: coming up we'll be talking about the fiscal situation in their cities and the comments yesterday by vice president biden who addressed the 300 mares in attendance on guns and gun violence. and late ter president's promises, what did he fulfill in his first term. and programming notes we'll have coverage on the official swearing in ceremony that will take place at the white house. our coverage gets under way at 10:30 eastern time. and then the public swearing in. this is the second time since martin luther king had the holiday that a president will be sworn in. the last time was president clinton. then ceremoni
host: the population in the united states is 300 million. caller: i'm sorry, even 300 million, that's one man speaking for everybody. he's got to make the right decision every second of the day. that's impossible. the country -- the laws we have in place, they've been there. they do work, just everyone has to abide by the laws. everyone should be treated equally. hypothank you for your calls and comments. a tweet -- hypocoming -- host: coming up we'll be talking about the fiscal situation in...
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the united states is listed 49 th in life expectancy. so that is an area you really do not want to cut. the next biggest china is growing at 10% per year. even russia growing at 5% per year. even the 200 students in my section will agree the reason china and russia are growing at 10% and 5% per year is their military budget is $100 billion. the united states as a military budget of $700 billion and 69 intelligence agencies. host: we will leave it there. defense spending? guest: a big issue, defense versus health care para a democrat saying we need to invest more in health care and don't cut medicare, don't cut and other health care programs. we saw that in 2009/2010. the caller brought up the infant mortality, very high in the united states for. you don't hear many members talking about that much. democrats say the defense questioning, which has been postponed a couple months, some say if you don't like the cost of -- across-the-board cuts of the sequester, just cut other parts of defense there is some republicans voted against the seque
the united states is listed 49 th in life expectancy. so that is an area you really do not want to cut. the next biggest china is growing at 10% per year. even russia growing at 5% per year. even the 200 students in my section will agree the reason china and russia are growing at 10% and 5% per year is their military budget is $100 billion. the united states as a military budget of $700 billion and 69 intelligence agencies. host: we will leave it there. defense spending? guest: a big issue,...
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the state of the vote for president of the united states is delivered as follows. the whole of the electorate appointed to vote for president is 538 and the majority of which is 270. joseph biden of the state of delaware has received for vice- president 330 two votes. paul ryan aof the state of wisconsin has received two hundred six votes. this announcement of the state of the votes shall be deemed sufficient declaration of the persons elected president and vice president of the united states, each for the term beginning on the 20th day of january, 2013, and shall be entered, together with a list of votes, in the journal of the senate and house of representatives. last page. ok. the purpose of the joint session having been included pursuant to the senate resolution 113 of the 113th congress, the chair declares the giant session dissolved. -- joint session dissolved. [applause] [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] >> next, conversations with north dakota senator john hogan and maine senator
the state of the vote for president of the united states is delivered as follows. the whole of the electorate appointed to vote for president is 538 and the majority of which is 270. joseph biden of the state of delaware has received for vice- president 330 two votes. paul ryan aof the state of wisconsin has received two hundred six votes. this announcement of the state of the votes shall be deemed sufficient declaration of the persons elected president and vice president of the united states,...
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by and large, the united states is a nation of immigrants. built, enriched and strengthened by men, women and children who share our patriotism and seek the american dream. the strength of our democracy will be advanced by bold action for comprehensive immigration reform. today we take an oath to protect and defend our constitution, our people and our freedom. to protect and defend, that is our first responsibility. and our democracy requires that we each uphold the duty of keeping americans safe in their homes and their schools and in their neighborhoods. as we mourn the families of newtown, we mow that ensuring the safety of all americans would be a truly meaningful tribute to the children and teachers of sandy hook elementary school. for the strength of our democracy, for the sake of our children, let us work together to protect and defend all of our people. in the same year that president lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation, the statue of freedom was unveiled atop the capitol dome. and it continues, that dome continues to be a be
by and large, the united states is a nation of immigrants. built, enriched and strengthened by men, women and children who share our patriotism and seek the american dream. the strength of our democracy will be advanced by bold action for comprehensive immigration reform. today we take an oath to protect and defend our constitution, our people and our freedom. to protect and defend, that is our first responsibility. and our democracy requires that we each uphold the duty of keeping americans...
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these were not united states citizens which is a week, the people. we need to get our house cleaned up, stop arming foreigners all over the world and keep our gun rights for the american citizens. guest: in terms of immigration, as i mentioned earlier, there is that lasting controversy about whether president obama could do, as he did, and say that certain federal laws do not have to be enforced. that raises separation of powers questions. as to the constitutionality of what the president is moving towards in the immigration, this week, it appears he has bipartisan support. it appears congress is going to pass significant immigration reform and that reform looks like it will fall much of what president obama once. . wants. if that goes through, that is perfectly constitutional. you get the government you vote for, that you deserve and this is the government you have. if you oppose the republicans in the senate for reaching this agreement, your recourse is to replace those members. host: going back to your comments about the president paused use of dr
these were not united states citizens which is a week, the people. we need to get our house cleaned up, stop arming foreigners all over the world and keep our gun rights for the american citizens. guest: in terms of immigration, as i mentioned earlier, there is that lasting controversy about whether president obama could do, as he did, and say that certain federal laws do not have to be enforced. that raises separation of powers questions. as to the constitutionality of what the president is...
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it was the vice president of the united states. joe biden came into the senate the same year i came in as a staff member. he was 29 years old at the time. he and i are exactly the same age. he had to wait a few months to be sworn in because he was too young to be sworn in to be a u.s. senator. host: this was the scene yesterday. what was your reaction at the ceremony? guest: i leaned over to him and said thank you for what you did over the weekend. i think he was indispensable over the weekend to bring these discussions to fruition. that was my comment to him. he is a gregarious guy. again, it goes back to what i said at the beginning. the fact that he was there to step been and complete the negotiations was in large measure based on his relationship with mitch mcconnell going back 25 or 30 years. that is so important in being able to get things done. host: how many people came for your swearing-in? guest: i have two grandchildren and three of my five children, and mary's brothers and we had the whole gang. host: the vice president
it was the vice president of the united states. joe biden came into the senate the same year i came in as a staff member. he was 29 years old at the time. he and i are exactly the same age. he had to wait a few months to be sworn in because he was too young to be sworn in to be a u.s. senator. host: this was the scene yesterday. what was your reaction at the ceremony? guest: i leaned over to him and said thank you for what you did over the weekend. i think he was indispensable over the weekend...
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-- the united states senate has passed a budget. and now we have an opportunity to put pressure on the other body and that is to do their work. we don't do ourselves, we don't do our children, we don't do the taayers any favor by creating a climate that says folks dot have to do their work. we don't get to a solution or a remedy unless we pass budgets. this is an opportunity to get on record, to put the other body out into open fields so we can have a discussion and move this country on a pathway that makes sense. we ought to pass this and pass it quickly. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from michigan. mr. levin: i now yield one minute to mr. becerra, a member of our committee, and chairman of our caucus. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. becerra: you buy a house, you pay your mortgage. well, at least in this bill for three or four months. you want your kids to go to college, y take out a student loan, and you'll tell the bank, i'll pay for
-- the united states senate has passed a budget. and now we have an opportunity to put pressure on the other body and that is to do their work. we don't do ourselves, we don't do our children, we don't do the taayers any favor by creating a climate that says folks dot have to do their work. we don't get to a solution or a remedy unless we pass budgets. this is an opportunity to get on record, to put the other body out into open fields so we can have a discussion and move this country on a...
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not just here in the united states, but in the world. one of the questions i know that we have is whether we are ready for the exchanges. i suspect that most of us believe we are not. tom, make -- maybe you could start as out and talk about the sequestration that paul ryan told us this weekend is going to happen. >> it is a prediction that at this point seems like a certainty, but i would argue it has been a near certainty once beat sequestration provision was written into the budget control act. i will talk a bit about sequestration per se, but i would regard it as a symptom and not the disease itself. the disease itself is erosion to the point of vanishing, almost, of the bipartisan political consensus for military string, for peace through strength, as people used to say. that is really something that over the course of my career has been a touchstone, something that people could build upon. you could argue about what kind of strength we could have, the quality of the strength, these bert -- these forces versus those forces. there was
not just here in the united states, but in the world. one of the questions i know that we have is whether we are ready for the exchanges. i suspect that most of us believe we are not. tom, make -- maybe you could start as out and talk about the sequestration that paul ryan told us this weekend is going to happen. >> it is a prediction that at this point seems like a certainty, but i would argue it has been a near certainty once beat sequestration provision was written into the budget...
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over 100 million people in the united states own firearms. and so this is an issue that is much broader than any individual organization, and it's very, very important that organizations that want to protect our civil liberties, you know, represent the people that they represent, but it's also important that the congress recognize this is a much, much broader issue. again, the gentleman's suggestion would entail a licensing system. there are already very severe criminal penalties for possessing a firearm when you are a convicted felon, when you're a drug user, when you are under mental disabilities. even domestic violence cases, there's prohibition on owning a firearm. if you violate that, there's up to a 10-year prison sentence. there is a five-year prison sentence added on for any sentence when you use a gun with a crime. if anyone misuses a firearm they face civil liability to somebody who may be the victim of that. so there's lots of laws that address the whole issue of what your liability is if you misuse a firearm. host: we're talking w
over 100 million people in the united states own firearms. and so this is an issue that is much broader than any individual organization, and it's very, very important that organizations that want to protect our civil liberties, you know, represent the people that they represent, but it's also important that the congress recognize this is a much, much broader issue. again, the gentleman's suggestion would entail a licensing system. there are already very severe criminal penalties for possessing...
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on car sales in the united states. later, frederick kaufman host: good morning. it is "washington journal" for january 5. the first 45 minutes we want to get your take and outlook on the economy for the year ahead. this comes as the jobs report from yesterday highlights 155,000 jobs added in december. a couple headlines when talking about that report used the word "worried" but other stories suggest a rebound in the stock market and housing industry. with these stories your take on the economy for 2013. specifically, are you worried or optimistic? here is how you can weigh in. by calling. if you want to reach out on social media, you can do so off of twitter. 15 saying worried, 10 optimistic and you can send an e-mail. the headlines were the inspiration for the question. when it comes to economic related matters the "wall street journal" on the jobs record. tepid job growth fuels worry. we will highlight the use of the word "worry." and in "new york times" job creation is still steady despite worry. they talk about the jobs report. turning to wall street and stoc
on car sales in the united states. later, frederick kaufman host: good morning. it is "washington journal" for january 5. the first 45 minutes we want to get your take and outlook on the economy for the year ahead. this comes as the jobs report from yesterday highlights 155,000 jobs added in december. a couple headlines when talking about that report used the word "worried" but other stories suggest a rebound in the stock market and housing industry. with these stories your...
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that drove up the cost of borrowing in the united states. that drove up the borrowing cost of corporations. that drove up the costs of counties and cities that we represent. and we're told again that should we falter on the credit debt of the united states, that we can expect a downgrade and we can expect a further downgrade in cities and counties all over the country. and somehow we're supposed to believe this is a good plan. what this plan does -- can i have three additional minutes? mr. mcgovern: i yield the gentleman two additional minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for two minutes. mr. miller: what this plan does is hold the jobs of american families and working people all across this had country, it holds them hostage. it holds them hostage to the passage of this legislation. it holds them hostage 90 days from now. this bill says if you don't vote for the ryan budget, because we know the votes are on the other side of the aisle to pass the ryan budget, then we go back to putting the credit of the united state
that drove up the cost of borrowing in the united states. that drove up the borrowing cost of corporations. that drove up the costs of counties and cities that we represent. and we're told again that should we falter on the credit debt of the united states, that we can expect a downgrade and we can expect a further downgrade in cities and counties all over the country. and somehow we're supposed to believe this is a good plan. what this plan does -- can i have three additional minutes? mr....
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he ever bless the united states of america. [applause] >> the united states marine band. my country tis of thee sweet land of liberty if thee i sing land where my fathers died lad of the pilgrim's pride from every mountain side let freedom ring ♪ let music sweel the beach and ring from all the trees sweet freedom songs let silence break the sound prolonged ♪ our father guide to thee father of liberty to thee we sing ♪ long may our land be bright with freedom's holy light protect us by the might great god, our king ♪ >> pwow. our next distinguished guest is the appellate issue will share with us where -- poet who will share with us words he has composed for this location. occasion. >> one today. one sun rose on us today kindles over our shores greeting the facves of the great lakes acrossng a simple truth the greatplains rooftops, aking upf under each one a story told by oiur silten gestures my face, your face millions of faces each one yawning to life crescendoing to our day the pencil yellow school buses, for it stands, oranges betting our praise. sobered trucks
he ever bless the united states of america. [applause] >> the united states marine band. my country tis of thee sweet land of liberty if thee i sing land where my fathers died lad of the pilgrim's pride from every mountain side let freedom ring ♪ let music sweel the beach and ring from all the trees sweet freedom songs let silence break the sound prolonged ♪ our father guide to thee father of liberty to thee we sing ♪ long may our land be bright with freedom's holy light protect us...
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combat units below the battalion level. these changes have been implemented, and the experience has been very positive. every time i had visited the war zone, every time i have met with troops, reviewed military operations, and talked to wounded warriors, i have been impressed with the fact that everyone, everyone, men and women alike, everyone is committed to doing the job. they are fighting and dying together. the time has come for our policies and to recognize that reality. host: from yesterday's announcement at the pentagon, and this from our twitter feed -- of's share with you the list countries that allow women in close combat operations. leslie joins us from washburn, maine. caller: served in vietnam in 1967. i was 20 years old. i came back, and i only weighed 140 pounds. i did 23 years. when i was 50, i could do it 70 pushups. when i was in parachute school at age 38, all the girls except for one or not any good at it. it is not physically feasible for them to do it. host: thank you for the call. this is inside the
combat units below the battalion level. these changes have been implemented, and the experience has been very positive. every time i had visited the war zone, every time i have met with troops, reviewed military operations, and talked to wounded warriors, i have been impressed with the fact that everyone, everyone, men and women alike, everyone is committed to doing the job. they are fighting and dying together. the time has come for our policies and to recognize that reality. host: from...
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that means the united states retrenching. what are the consequences of such actions where the united states ceases to be perceived as a strong force in the world? host: we will give you a chance to reference both of those points. guest: the administration came out with new guidance last year that this engages from the middle east with a rebalance toward asia. the problem senator hagel has not adequately addressed is if we're going to read balance in asia, that requires resources. at the same time, he is saying the pentagon budget is bloated. you cannot rebalance if you are not going to put more resources in the pacific. the cuts suggest the rebalancing will not take place. senator hagel has to address that issue in front of the senate. if they are not talking about retrenchment, then they cannot be talking about these cuts moving forward. no fancy technologies or intelligence will get around the fact you need more ships and resources if you are going to deal with the challenges facing exist in the pacific. host: steve clemons
that means the united states retrenching. what are the consequences of such actions where the united states ceases to be perceived as a strong force in the world? host: we will give you a chance to reference both of those points. guest: the administration came out with new guidance last year that this engages from the middle east with a rebalance toward asia. the problem senator hagel has not adequately addressed is if we're going to read balance in asia, that requires resources. at the same...
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we would be integrated into nato units there. i got to fort dix, new jersey in november of 1967 and we were getting ready to board the bus to germa, i took my orders down to the orderly, said i'm going germany but i want to volunteer to go to vietnam. my brother was going to germany well as a cook. and he volunteered to go to vietnam. and the reason they let us both gos because first we essentially gave up our rights, which at that time stipulated that no two members of the same immediate family would have to serve in a combat zone at the same time. since we both volunteered to go, then that took care of that stipulation. >> why did you want to go? >> i thought if america was at war at the time, it needed its best people. i thought if i was going to be in the military and spend a couple of years serving this country, then i should go where there was a war. not war games. and i just felt it was the right thing to do. my father had been in world war ii. served overseas in the army air force. he was a radio operator tail gunner on a
we would be integrated into nato units there. i got to fort dix, new jersey in november of 1967 and we were getting ready to board the bus to germa, i took my orders down to the orderly, said i'm going germany but i want to volunteer to go to vietnam. my brother was going to germany well as a cook. and he volunteered to go to vietnam. and the reason they let us both gos because first we essentially gave up our rights, which at that time stipulated that no two members of the same immediate...
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we sold 10 million units, not a lot. so if you have a used car, you can bargain the heck out of that. host: how do you go for a decent price? guest: you have to do your research. you have to go on to pricing websites. they have it down to is a code now. there are tools on line that consumers can use to go in and be educated when they go into a dealership and bargain with them. host: what are you looking at, other than what we are talking about? guest: we are looking at the car-truck split. this in the u.s. has been typically 50% car and 50% truck. we are leaning more towards car as we bring in smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles and consumers want that type of vehicle. we are estimating about 52% car for 2013, a little bit of a shift. host: when land, one more question. our electric vehicles starting to sell? guest: they are starting to sell. it is certainly something we are studying very closely. i think the biggest issue is just understanding the vehicle, getting consumers exposed to ev's an understanding where it ma
we sold 10 million units, not a lot. so if you have a used car, you can bargain the heck out of that. host: how do you go for a decent price? guest: you have to do your research. you have to go on to pricing websites. they have it down to is a code now. there are tools on line that consumers can use to go in and be educated when they go into a dealership and bargain with them. host: what are you looking at, other than what we are talking about? guest: we are looking at the car-truck split. this...
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-- the united states senate has passed a budget. and now we have an opportunity to put pressure on the other body and that is to do their work. we don't do ourselves, we don't do our children, we don't do the taxpayers any favor by creating a climate that says folks don't have to do their work. we don't get to a solution or a remedy unless we pass budgets. this is an opportunity to get on record, to put the other body out into open fields so we can have a discussion and move this country on a pathway that makes sense. we ought to pass this and pass it quickly. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from michigan. mr. levin: i now yield one minute to mr. becerra, a member of our committee, and chairman of our caucus. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. becerra: you buy a house, you pay your mortgage. well, at least in this bill for three or four months. you want your kids to go to college, you take out a student loan, and you'll tell the bank, i'll p
-- the united states senate has passed a budget. and now we have an opportunity to put pressure on the other body and that is to do their work. we don't do ourselves, we don't do our children, we don't do the taxpayers any favor by creating a climate that says folks don't have to do their work. we don't get to a solution or a remedy unless we pass budgets. this is an opportunity to get on record, to put the other body out into open fields so we can have a discussion and move this country on a...
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i didn't understand that liberals do not band together stronger and show a united force. it is okay to have obama as the president. if we say the president is caving in, we have power. guest: we have seen 26 straight months of private sector job gains. we have seen losses in the public sector. you can expect that public unemployment problem to get worse. progressives can get behind the president and claimed a win over the republicans. or they can hold out for the progressive principles that they originally wanted. i think in congress a lot of folks will wind up back in the president. host: guestok. good morning, steve. caller: happy new year. everybody is talking about going back to the clinton's tax brackets. do you think that is a good idea? andt: go back to the 1990's everybody did quite well. tic talk. apocalyps it is not all that much debilitating when people tend to save the money rather than spend it. a lot of the talk about what will happen if we go back to those rates simply is not true. we saw quite a bit of economic growth. host: john from north carolina tweets
i didn't understand that liberals do not band together stronger and show a united force. it is okay to have obama as the president. if we say the president is caving in, we have power. guest: we have seen 26 straight months of private sector job gains. we have seen losses in the public sector. you can expect that public unemployment problem to get worse. progressives can get behind the president and claimed a win over the republicans. or they can hold out for the progressive principles that...
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where the united states of america. we cannot manage our affairs in such a way that we pay our bills and provide certainty in terms of how we pay our bills? look. i do not think anyone would consider my position on reasonable. major, i am happy to have a conversation about how we reduce our deficits. i'm not going to have a monthly or every three months conversation about whether or not we pay our bills. that in and of itself does severe damage. even the threat of default hurts our economy. it hurts our economy as we speak. if we want to have a conversation about how to reduce our deficit, let's do it. we have been having that for the last two years. we just had an entire campaign about it. the american people agreed with me that we should reduce our deficits in a balanced way that takes into account the need to grow this economy and put people back to work. despite that conversation and despite the election results, the position that has been taken on the part of house republicans is that we have to do it our way. if w
where the united states of america. we cannot manage our affairs in such a way that we pay our bills and provide certainty in terms of how we pay our bills? look. i do not think anyone would consider my position on reasonable. major, i am happy to have a conversation about how we reduce our deficits. i'm not going to have a monthly or every three months conversation about whether or not we pay our bills. that in and of itself does severe damage. even the threat of default hurts our economy. it...
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you look at the breadbasket of the united states. if you look at the green and yellow colors highlighting corn and soybean production in the midwest, basically, the most significant production region in the country along with the mississippi river in the valley area. if you remember the drop on a tour map, it shows that the drought was right in that central area. if you look at the western part of the map, it highlights vegetable and fruit production, and down in the southeast and florida, we are highlighting the major citrus-producing area with corn and grapefruit production. , joining's go to ruth us from here in washington, d.c. ruth, you with us? we will try one more time for ruth in washington. caller: yes, this is ruth. i have a question about the food prices. how high will food prices as a result of the drought, how high will they go? host: general question, but how high can we expect? guest: the forecast is that prices will rise about 3.5% this year. the long-term averages 3% a year, but it will rise faster than the overall i
you look at the breadbasket of the united states. if you look at the green and yellow colors highlighting corn and soybean production in the midwest, basically, the most significant production region in the country along with the mississippi river in the valley area. if you remember the drop on a tour map, it shows that the drought was right in that central area. if you look at the western part of the map, it highlights vegetable and fruit production, and down in the southeast and florida, we...
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so what's the president of the united states doing? in the middle of this, hopefully they're reaching, there was, as i understand it, a very one major issue remaining , he comes out and calls people together and has a group standing behind him, laughs and jokes and ridicules republicans. why? why would the president of the united states want to do that? and i want to say a word about sequestration. sequestration is about to kick in. the pentagon and our defense department is like a giant oil tanker. you got to turn it around in a very difficult and slow manner, because they have to make plans and they have to have contingencies -- procurement of weapons, have to do all the things that are necessary to make sure our men and women who are serving in the military are the best trained, best equipped and most professional in the world, which they are. but we're looking at sequestration here when the department of defense says it will decimate our adilt -- ability to defend this nation. shouldn't the president of the united states be concern
so what's the president of the united states doing? in the middle of this, hopefully they're reaching, there was, as i understand it, a very one major issue remaining , he comes out and calls people together and has a group standing behind him, laughs and jokes and ridicules republicans. why? why would the president of the united states want to do that? and i want to say a word about sequestration. sequestration is about to kick in. the pentagon and our defense department is like a giant oil...
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and showering units. one thing we want to do with the time that the secretary has given us is make sure that the standards we develop and accept and measure are standards that apply in any particular kind of convict not just one kind of -- conflict not just one kind of conflict. that's why we want to make sure we have the standards right so anyone who makes the standard can serve in that particular occupation skill. >> do you see any major roadblocks here over next year or two? >> in this country, as the president himself pointed out in his inaugural speech, we've been on a long journey. a long journey in achieving equality. there have been some tough challenges along the road in facing every barrier, whether it was racial barriers, which we've overcome, the don't ask don't tell, dealing with women, all of these have not come easy. they have all required a lot of sacrifice, a lot of work, a lot of dedication, a lot of leadership. i think that is the case here. we have the experience of women being in the
and showering units. one thing we want to do with the time that the secretary has given us is make sure that the standards we develop and accept and measure are standards that apply in any particular kind of convict not just one kind of -- conflict not just one kind of conflict. that's why we want to make sure we have the standards right so anyone who makes the standard can serve in that particular occupation skill. >> do you see any major roadblocks here over next year or two? >>...
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for example, the security council of the united nations and i'm one who believe the united nations may be more important and relevant today than it's ever been. it's flawed and has problems, of course, and we're constantly in a state of trying to reform it and make it better. think for a moment if we did not, if the world did not have the united nations. the united nation does good in ways so many citizens of the world have no idea, but you need a form, a structure, a system. if you don't have something there, then just like nature, societies are vacuums and something will fill the vacuum. now you can't throw in to a vacuum just any structure, but i think if you enrich these and strengthen these and empower these institutions that we have, in some cases we may need more. there will have to be some restructuring, where they are are more relevant to 21st century issues. i'll give you an example. the security council of the united nations, they work obviously on consensus like nato works on consensus. nato has 26, 27 members, it is a totally different nato. those are areas where i'm not s
for example, the security council of the united nations and i'm one who believe the united nations may be more important and relevant today than it's ever been. it's flawed and has problems, of course, and we're constantly in a state of trying to reform it and make it better. think for a moment if we did not, if the world did not have the united nations. the united nation does good in ways so many citizens of the world have no idea, but you need a form, a structure, a system. if you don't have...